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Thursday, January 24, 2008

A night at the Senate

When you think of senators don't you picture old farts, half sleeping while having endless discussions over a new law?! Well, in fact these "wise men" seem to be much more dynamic than what we think. Thus, last evening I attended there a debate about "micro incomes" generated by blogs, ebay, adwords, etc. This also gave me the occasion to see this venerable institution from the inside - and take this photo! On top of that, they even have part of their website in English;)

cosy picture warm atmosphere ... what kind of beverage would French senateur drink .. may be chocolat chaud? what was the debate about? do they want to limit the income, control the sources? is it about european implementation?sorry but i am soooooo curious seing the inside of the senat is not enough

Like this perspective Eric. It had been me I would not have thought of this angle.

Phx-cdg - I know they have art exhibits in a building next door and I've been to a couple of sponsored meetings there, but not sure if you can actually "tour" the Senat except on days of patrimony (once a year?).

Goodness Eric, although i am later today, i am greeted by a very English sounding post! Your language quite disarmed me, in a good way! Your English is of course usually perfect but this... well! Colloquial doesn't even touch it. What a beautiful photo this is. The overall colour is 24ct. Right up my street. Much more suited to adorn my fingers, wrists and neck rather than to be beneath the rears of those old farts.

I did hear recently that Sarkozy was interested in finding ways to tax the internet so I presume this is the beginning of that initiative. Do you plan to pass on this new tax burden to your PDP subscribers!?

My goodness Eric, don't charge us.Lynn would go bankrupt by the number of times she has to visit the site to be the first!Just a joke Lynn, I am sure like me, you are just a nice person who has fallen for the charms of this dashing Frenchman!

LOL Anne, well the fact that i'm here right after your comment kind of proves your claim doesn't it! Yes i am a nice person. Yes i've fallen for Eric. There. I said it. It's out. I feel better for it. It was worth 1 eurocent i can tell you. Phew. My name is Lynn and yes, i've fallen for Eric.

Anonymous, the debate was about "micro incomes", that is people who make a little money thanks to their blog, ebay or sell one or 2 jewels per month... In France, if you make an income, even very low, you have to get into a lot of red tape, and the idea is to simplify all this...

Peasants PHX-CDG!! LOL Actually I don't know, I'm sure it's pretty easy to visit the senate. Only, you have to go though security checks almost as bad as in airports (not that you don't know what it's like LOL)

Punkinsom. Actually, the debate was just a round table with ONE senator and several users/providers. This one senator is now supposed to play the ambassador on this topic among his colleagues...

Clueless in Boston. I was too. Most French sites - even touristy ones ! don't even have an English version!

Thanks Michael. Actually, I took several ones and this is the only one I liked in the end.

Petrea. Thank you ;)

Soj. Thank you ;)

Rose. Robespierre? Hum... I would not know I must say.

Lynn. Yeah Petrea was right, how come you showed up that late?!! LOOOOOL on the "Much more suited to adorn my fingers, wrists and neck rather than to be beneath the rears of those old farts." Mind you there are a few "Senatoresses" too, they might feel the same...

Rolf. Hey, well, you know, we killed one king, but we elect a new one every 5 years...

No, you're right Sally. I parked my derrière on a much less comfortable chair I must confess...

Jeff. i did not know this expression. I know the "just my two cents" but not that one.

LOL Petrea.

I won't Anne, I promise!! You made me LOL.

Lynn. Blush!

Yeah, Monica, I should definitely pay Lynn for what she writes ;) Hey, wait a minute, isn't that what you do for a living Lynn???

Certainly is what i do for a living, Eric! ;) You can pay me if you like, what did you have in mind?? he he what fun it's been at Paris today, parking our beautiful behinds on golden embroidery, declaring endless love and throwing caution to the wind in the faces of old farts and fartesses. What will tomorrow bring, pray?

I've posted my photo at Cheltenham, come over here to be excitedly first again but...no! Eric il n'est pas la! Zut alors, qu'est-ce qui ce passe? Well i may just have to forego prime positon as i have to go out in a minute to take my son's girlfriend home - yes at this time! But i'll be back dear Eric. lol !

Eric - Lynn and Monica are just shameless! I did laugh at Lynn's "fartesses" - unkind though it may be. I worked for a few Australian old farts in my not too distant past.I do love the decor, Eric and it's a fine viewpoint for a photo too.